US Bridges

SH-149/SEC-1/L0.91 over Caruthers Creek

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · .91 Miles NE JCT of SH 38 · Structure no. 000000000001498

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
255 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-149/SEC-1/L0.91 over Caruthers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-149/SEC-1/L0.91 over Caruthers Creek in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2028. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH-149/SEC-1/L0.91
CrossesCaruthers Creek
Location.91 Miles NE JCT of SH 38
RouteState Highway 149
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.95743, -90.45954
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2018)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$286,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-149/SEC-1/L0.91 over Caruthers Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-149/SEC-1/L0.91 over Caruthers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SH-149/SEC-1/L0.91 over Caruthers Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-149/SEC-1/L0.91 over Caruthers Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH-149/SEC-1/L0.91 over Caruthers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.